Attention travelers, leave the canned food and misconceptions at home… it’s time to eat your way through China. Minced chicken with pine nuts inside a sesame bun. Pizza with broccoli, buffalo mozzarella and red chili powder. Vegetarian duck, stuffed with soy braised shitake mushrooms and veggies. Cream of green tea with a crunchy center of Jivara chocolate served on a hazelnut biscuit. Is this a menu from San Francisco’s restaurant scene?  » Read more »

Three Michelin Star Chef Alain Passard   Rather than slaving over a Thanksgiving feast this year, wouldn’t you prefer to have sumptuous dinners with not one, but two separate Michelin 3 star chefs…in China?  Imperial Tours is offering a 6-night private culinary adventure through Shanghai and Hangzhou Nov 25 – Dec 1, 2014 in conjunction with the Park Hyatt Shanghai's annual "Masters of Food and Wine"  » Read more »

I recently joined a tour led by the co-curator of “Images Through Time”, a temporary exhibition of photos that showcased Hong Kong‘s past, many dating back to the very early days of British rule in the mid-19th century. I have always been interested in photos of old Hong Kong, yet many in this exhibition were unique and were themselves only recently acquired from the Moonchu Foundation in the U.K. Having spent my childhood years here –  » Read more »

  For those who are interested in China, like to travel in style, but prefer the camaraderie of like-minded travelers, consider Imperial Tours' Majestic Tour October 9-19, 2014. This is a 10 night journey covering the "must sees" for a first time trip to China but also includes some unexpected experiences. This is a guaranteed departure with a maximum of 14 travelers for an intimate experience – the highest end small group tour of China on the market.   » Read more »

  The Sofitel hotel has just opened their Sofitel Legend People’s Grand Hotel in the heart of Xi’an.  Located inside a landmark building that started as one of the city’s state guest houses for visiting dignitaries, the Sofitel group has pared down a 400+ room hotel to one with just 71 rooms and suites.  The décor is old world luxury, with the smallest room starting at 45 sqm.  Views from the breakfast room and the pool are lovely,  » Read more »